You’re right and, in addition, semi-auto handguns have been available since very early in the 20th century... namely, the Browning Hi-Power, the Luger and the Mauser.
Edit: And, the Colt 1911.
38 posted on 09/13/2014 9:31:19 AM PDT by ataDude
(Its like 1933, mixed with the Carter 70s, plus the books 1984 and Animal Farm, all at the same time.)
